What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest in Texas, or a VAB petition in Florida) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraiser's assessed value of your home. You file with the county Appraisal Review Board (Texas) or Value Adjustment Board (Florida), present comparable-sales evidence that your home is overvalued, and the board issues a ruling.

When is the Florida property tax appeal deadline?

Florida property owners have 25 days from the date the TRIM (Truth in Millage) notice is mailed to file a VAB petition (Form DR-486). TRIM notices typically mail mid-August, putting the petition deadline in early-to-mid September. The deadline varies by county and is printed on the TRIM notice itself.

When is the Texas property tax appeal deadline?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15 each year (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). The 2026 deadline has passed; the next protest window is April-May 2027.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year in Texas and several hundred to several thousand dollars per year in Florida (Save Our Homes locks in the savings for 10+ years). Success rates range from 80-91% when you bring 3-5 comparable sales as evidence.

What's the difference between AppealMyTax and Ownwell?

AppealMyTax charges a flat $49 for a complete personalized appeal packet you file yourself, or $199-$249 for our done-for-you filing service. Ownwell charges a 25-35% contingency on whatever you save — meaning a $2,000 reduction costs you $500-$700 every year forever. We keep 100% of your savings.

What percent of homes in ZIP 32976 are overassessed?

25.8% of homes in Barefoot Bay ZIP 32976 (1,663 of 6,455 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above the typical per-square-foot value for the neighborhood, based on the FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll.

How do I appeal my property taxes in Barefoot Bay ZIP 32976?

File Form DR-486 with the Brevard County Value Adjustment Board within 25 days of your TRIM notice (typically mid-August). The $15 filing fee is paid to the Clerk of Court. Strong petitions include 3-5 comparable sales from your immediate area.

Brevard County · Barefoot Bay

ZIP 32976 property tax overassessment report

25.8% of homes in Barefoot Bay ZIP 32976 (1,663 of 6,455 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $854,188.

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6,455

Homes in ZIP

1,663

Flagged as overassessed

25.8%

$59,726

Avg overage / home

$182,171

Typical value

~$124/sqft

Your Brevard County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 14, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 8, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32976

Addresses anonymized. Pulled directly from the FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll. Each home pays significantly more than what a comparable-size home in this ZIP typically pays.

Address	Sq ft	Year	Just value	Expected	Overage	% over	$/yr
9XXX FLEMING GRANT RD	6,504	2022	$1,588,850	$806,496	$782,354	97%	$6,728
9XXX RIVERVIEW DR	5,913	2020	$1,425,010	$733,212	$691,798	94.4%	$5,949
9XXX RIVERVIEW DR	9,644	2007	$1,884,110	$1,195,856	$688,254	57.6%	$5,919
9XXX TORTOISE LN	4,272	1999	$1,209,380	$529,728	$679,652	128.3%	$5,845
9XXX HIGHWAY 1	3,078	2001	$1,053,370	$381,672	$671,698	176%	$5,777
9XXX TUCKER ST	8,198	2015	$1,676,640	$1,016,552	$660,088	64.9%	$5,677
9XXX RIVERVIEW DR	4,322	2018	$1,183,190	$535,928	$647,262	120.8%	$5,566
9XXX RIVERVIEW DR	2,856	1994	$995,580	$354,144	$641,436	181.1%	$5,516
9XXX RIVERVIEW DR	8,984	1986	$1,700,620	$1,114,016	$586,604	52.7%	$5,045
9XXX OAK TRL	4,346	1989	$1,115,580	$538,904	$576,676	107%	$4,959
9XXX RIVERVIEW DR	4,311	2015	$1,066,300	$534,564	$531,736	99.5%	$4,573
9XXX RIVERVIEW DR	3,990	2013	$1,023,110	$494,760	$528,350	106.8%	$4,544
9XXX RIVERVIEW DR	5,291	2005	$1,167,340	$656,084	$511,256	77.9%	$4,397
9XXX RIVERVIEW DR	3,884	2013	$981,990	$481,616	$500,374	103.9%	$4,303
9XXX TORTOISE LN	7,181	2015	$1,374,950	$890,444	$484,506	54.4%	$4,167
9XXX RIVERVIEW DR	5,570	2012	$1,173,680	$690,680	$483,000	69.9%	$4,154
5XXX BOYCHUK PL	3,172	1995	$851,590	$393,328	$458,262	116.5%	$3,941
9XXX TORTOISE LN	4,628	2000	$1,031,930	$573,872	$458,058	79.8%	$3,939
9XXX MOCKINGBIRD LN	4,129	2001	$968,360	$511,996	$456,364	89.1%	$3,925
9XXX RIVERVIEW DR	2,519	2006	$764,890	$312,356	$452,534	144.9%	$3,892
3XXX SEABIRD LN	3,045	2014	$827,850	$377,580	$450,270	119.3%	$3,872
9XXX RIVERVIEW DR	2,802	1977	$792,610	$347,448	$445,162	128.1%	$3,828
9XXX HIGHWAY 1	5,336	2006	$1,082,060	$661,664	$420,396	63.5%	$3,615
9XXX RIVERVIEW DR	4,484	2011	$953,860	$556,016	$397,844	71.6%	$3,421
9XXX RIVERVIEW DR	3,848	2024	$854,810	$477,152	$377,658	79.1%	$3,248

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Brevard County, ZIP 32976. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Fla. Stat. Ch. 119. Showing top 25 — there are likely more overassessed homes in this ZIP.

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